“UKHSA is rapidly investigating the source of these infections because the evidence suggests that there may be transmission of the monkeypox virus in the community, spread by close contact,” said Susan Hopkins, the agency’s chief medical adviser. The four all identify as gay or bisexual, which has prompted the health body to warn these groups to be alert to symptoms. Health authorities are working to find links between the latest four cases, three of which are in London.

(Bloomberg) - Four more cases of monkeypox have been identified in Britain, bringing the total to seven, according to the UK Health Security Agency.